UNEXPECTED Find in 1600's UNDERGROUND VAULT

In the chancel is the double effigy tomb of Walter Cruice of Naul (d. 1663) and Elizabeth Cruice of Brittas which was erected in 1688 by their son Patrick Cruise. The grave is decorated with trumpet-blowing putti. A carved cross also stands in the graveyard.
#ireland #graves #graveyard

[@maryleeswope3353]

Such a beautiful church ruin...so nice that it's being taken care of. No vandalism! 🥰

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's absolutely stunning, well done to the people who care for this place

[@octaviajansenvanvuuren9394]

Interesting !! 👍🤓

[@dm607]

I don't have the words for the effigy, but that cross, despite its' age, is magnificent! It just needs a perspex box now to preserve what's left. I wouldn't mind waking up to those views every day. Thanks for plodding through the fields again to share something special. Take care, be safe. Deb of Oz XXX.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Deb, the whole area was so beautiful and peaceful. The cross in my mind was absolutely amazing

[@rdnj11]

Absolutely beautiful view and the graveyard so well preserved. Thank you Sue for taking us to these amazing places. 😁🐶

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're very welcome

[@cherylschantz9893]

How amazing that this graveyard is still in use.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's so beautiful, well worth the journey

[@katep23]

Thank you for braving the cows again! What a beautiful day for a beautiful place. Fascinating and so very pretty.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Turns out the cows were just nosey but they got my heart pumping lol

[@hazel3564]

Haha, Sue you are so funny with the cows!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you lol

[@iamshotty]

GV to the cow... "Hello Joey. I see you've got your ears pierced" 🤣Made me lol. What a beautiful place to be buried! So well cared for and preserved. Such history. I love it. Thank you so much Sue xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Haha, here's me watching them so they don't run up on me and he's making chit chat 🤣

[@GraveVisitations]

😂

[@sallykohorst8803]

Hey love the cows and that crazy entrance to the long walk and amazing graveyard.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sally ❤️

[@annfahy2589]

What a lovely place you bought us to amazing tombstones,and the church ruin is glorious ✨️ ❤Thank you both God bless 🙌

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@Jkk55]

Thank you Sue and GV what a beautiful place full of history loved it 👏👏👏👏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@doloresvelez3243]

Beautiful grounds and Celtic cross. Thank you.❤❤🙏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome

[@Dwaine-ir2kt]

Great video sue and gv such a lovely place who else wanted gv to try and lift the lid to that tomb and have a look in and let us have a look in keep up the good work and take care 👍🙏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Haha me!!!

[@CatCmdr]

😂 You reminded me of the “Irish mile”!! Trying to find the Youth Hostel one day, we walked and walked and walked….every time we stopped and asked, we got the same answer, “ just up the way”. We should have crossed some fields, I’m thinking! That’s how we ended up staying that night at the Sisters of Mercy convent school!! Never did find that hostel! 🤷🏼‍♀️ That ancient gorgeousness! I’ve always loved how stones were used on buildings, as fences, etc. Everything was so Natural. What an incredible husband & wife carvings. How sweet, such love. ❤💚

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

🤣🤣🤣 Brenda you crack me up

[@tomsdotter3228]

What fantastic finds in such a beautiful, peaceful place. Wow! Thank you!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks toms

[@pamelawooten3251]

Beautiful graveyard and church ruins. Thank you Sue!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Pamela, hard to believe this is from the 1200s

[@virginiacollins8672]

It's so amazing of the graves that y'all find I would love to do something like that the grave of Tom Cruise's family amazing so much detail

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I don't Tom Cruise even knows its there

[@user-no5xk2dr5b]

Beautiful and historical What a find This time you had no sheep poo to dodge Only the cows, no bulls haha 😛 Thank you Sue and friend for a gorgeous Video Once again thank you 👍 Brendan, Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks, I'm fed up of all the poo at this stage 🤣

[@berry-123]

Amazing video Sue ❤❤❤. Just such a stunning place. And the tomb with the effigies ❤❤ such a gem in such an remote place. Perhaps the reason it was preserved. Thank you for taking us along ❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I totally agree! Thank you ❤️

[@stephenharvey7868]

Hi sue Steve from England. That church was unbelievable as was the cross, there was so many engravings superb No sign of vandalism. What a tomb outstanding. Tom would be pleased. The church is way out there and looked after superb , surrounded by beautiful nature. Fantastic place and video sue & GV

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Just goes to show, we can look after these places, when we want, all churches and graveyards need this kind of care and attention

[@stephenharvey7868]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards didn't say you can't. When really old and been robbed and vandalised I like nature to take control.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I mean, Ireland should look after all their graveyards like this, instead of neglecting, I too love the nature and overgrowth but then eventually it's gone. Thanks Steve ❤️

[@stephenharvey7868]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards thank you to SUE.

[@FeralSheryl1818]

This place is so special. TY. Does it mean time has run out? The bell has tolled and death (crossbones and skull) has come?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I've never seen the bell before but what you say sounds right

[@michaelbedinger4121]

I really like it when you show on a map, the location of the place you are visiting. The countryside is beautiful, the church ruins and graveyard look totally awesome! The tomb was particularly interesting. Great video, thank you very much Sue and GV. Have a great weekend. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Michael

[@michaelbedinger4121]

​@@SerenitySueGraveyards You are very much welcome! Thank you very much for getting back to me. 😊

[@margaretsimpson3931]

thanks again for bringing us here, what a beautiful place, so old and seemingly in the middle of nowhere, presume there was dwellings here that are long gone

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

There's a big mound to the right which is an old motte and bailey people would have lived there plus a castle in the distance, the Cruise family and their workers would have all attended mass here

[@margaretsimpson3931]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards thanks for the update

[@Carolbearce]

Wow, this place is absolutely amazing. The Cruz vault sure is beautiful and awesome it is still in such good shape along with the old cross out front. I don’t blame your for sitting back and drinking in the beauty.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ninanonna2007]

Such an amazing place. Great find. Great job as usual

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomstone8370]

What a wonderful last resting place! It’s so serene and so breathtakingly beautiful! I’m so glad the church and the graveyard are so well cared for.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is beautiful

[@donnicholas7552]

Beautiful area! The effigy was cool. Loved all the moo cows! 🐮

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed

[@hazel3564]

800 year old sculpture! What I would give to be able to lay my hand on something that old and older! I’m so envious of you, getting to see the places you go. Thanks to you though I’m getting to view them!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I always have to touch these old places, this place was so peaceful

[@sandylang9766]

❤ what a beautiful cross Sue please keep my family in your prayers has I lost my oldest son in a car accident last Sunday

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Omg Sandy, I am so sorry. God rest his soul and may God guide you and your family at this very difficult time. Sending my prayers and gentle hugs ❤️

[@mvdh877]

condolences on the loss of your son love and prayers from the Netherlands

[@sandylang9766]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards thank you so much

[@sandylang9766]

@@mvdh877 thank you very much

[@cherylschantz9893]

I am so very sorry for your loss, Sandy. There are no words. 🙏🙏

[@dorryfrost3915]

Stunning little church/graveyard. Beautiful and well preserved .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It really is,so peaceful

[@lindadays8933]

My favorite by far. The age and details of carvings. So glad they aren’t vandalized

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is beautiful

[@FeralSheryl1818]

Stunning! TY I would have been trying to touch the cows. The cross is special

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

When I got to the gate we were able to pet them, although one tried to lick me lol

[@FeralSheryl1818]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards they slobber a lot. Very slimy lol

[@johnmorelli3775]

A beautiful site, a sunny day, blue skies & green pastures = absolutely lovely. Thank You Sue for this video. I guess the cows don't get too many human visitors? LOL God Bless

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

They are super curious, as long as you don't run..as they will run too

[@Lorriann63]

Hi Sue and GV. What a beautiful area. It would be very peaceful and lovely to spend eternity there. What I always love to see are the old church ruins and the effigies and tombs that are there. To think they have been there for so long and mostly forgotten about. Thank you for all you do

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@csh43166]

I could wander around places like this for hours. Thank you for taking us with you on these adventures, Sue!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My pleasure 😊

[@marksaint-john3722]

One of your best explorations. You both are to be commended for taking us along and sharing the details of your tours. Thank you.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Our pleasure!

[@Marksillerymusic]

Fantastic video guys.. i really look forward to them. I had to buried my little dog today after having him for 14 years. Im taking a break from screens for a few days.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh I'm sorry to hear that, mind yourself

[@cherylschantz9893]

So sorry. God bless.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

I pray i have all things fixed now😮 i am in awe of this church and vault the font walls just everything ... and perfectly out in the middle of cows with nothing else close. Amazing....thank you. Loved this one. Walter and Elizabeth on the tomb so carved and such great shape. God bless guys❤😊❤😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Deb ❤️

[@allygee5468]

Very beautiful wonder if Tom Cruise has ever visited his ancestors

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

He probably doesn't even know

[@TheRhNegative]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards His last name is really Mapother and he is from Canada. Look it up

[@RetroEli82]

Picturesque Graveyard and Church ruins, green scenery all around. Gotta love it(I know I do), superb video S & C(Sue & Cathal) 👍🏽😎👍🏽🙏🏽

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@jacquelinedenambtman]

very very beautiful video......... thanks for sharing! keep going.....till the next one 👌👌👌👋👋👋

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@user-nu6gl8io8f]

Hello from cloudy Gulf Coast USA, God bless America

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hello there!

[@user-gf9bf3de5x]

Oh my absolutely beautiful place so interesting thanks once again take care guys 🐮😂

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marlenemanion9776]

I live in USA and my husband’s family, we are pretty sure were from Ireland. He always wanted to come there. He passed away going on five years ago. We have always had a special place in our heart for Ireland ❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I am so sorry to hear of your dear husbands passing, may he rest in peace, I bet he did have ancestors here, he probably could feel it in his heart ❤️

[@jamesbutterfield7729]

I love the history.. And that 400 year old stone of Christ on the cross was fantastic. I keep looking for the names on my Mona's side... You've been to a few "Kelly's"... Now I want to find "O'Darnell".. Sooner or late I'm sure you'll stumble on a few.. Thanks for another great vid Sue..!!

[@kathyn8780]

that primitive cross was spectacular, yes those boots and shoes just fantastic should be selling tickets to view - again amazing find

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@joelhurley2678]

Great video Sue and enjoyed the beautiful cemetery in old church.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Joel

[@createallow3126]

The sky is magnificent in this video!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It certainly helped fit the mood

[@annelielubbe4213]

Walter's tomb is gorgeous and it's a beautiful graveyard. So peaceful ❤❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It really is!

[@jacqui.amelie]

To see 1600 graves is just amazing I wonder what it would have been really like to live back the wonderful video thank you x

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'm sure life was hard back then but then again they knew no different

[@allic7261]

Wow, it's incredible to see such old graveyards and so well cared for. What an amazing place. The cows seem friendly at least.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

They were, we chatted with them at the gate, so curious. The area is stunning

[@maryleeswope3353]

When you need to cross cow pastures, take a walking stick with you. Wave it and your free arm, they will stay away from you.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I think they are curious by nature I was afraid they'd get too curious but in the end they just walked with us

[@williamdavis3578]

Imagine carving out the empty space in the circled cross...amazingly hard ... the figures are set in to protect them ... just amazing... ty Sue 13:25 + GV

[@Paulftate]

Yeah tie a red flag on the end of the stick

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is amazing

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Eh, no lol

[@josephroth382]

Always enjoy you two. And seeing a bit of Ireland

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Joseph

[@tompena7487]

Thanks for what y'all do to make these wonderful vlogs . Love watching .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Tom, always a pleasure

[@cathys7087]

The blue of the sky over that gorgeous green landscape is just stunning ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I totally agree!

[@Janieblueyes]

Amazing place and so well preserved, great to see 🐨💗

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@gregdiamond6023]

The carvings on the stones were phenomenal. A very talented man must have spent his life there.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, such craftsmanship

[@dianechallinor2207]

Beautiful place all the best to you both ❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@maureenalder8905]

Stunning final resting place and blown away by that effigy 😮 Love you both 😘

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's an amazing place, so peaceful

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

You’re so cute , Sue. The cows be loving you 💜💜💜

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Lol, my heart was pounding

[@dispLock]

Stunning place! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Our pleasure!

[@lisahusted1543]

I wonder how long it took back then to put such beautiful detail like that. Such a beautiful piece, thank you for sharing!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks very much ❤️

[@bonnieleelee9936]

Would so love to see in person. All that history. Beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is amazing

[@cherylschantz9893]

What beautiful scenery!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely stunning

[@imrosieposie2010]

Beautiful cemetery how wonderful to see such well preserved stones. The effigies were magnificent! By the way-- you both look great! ♥️♥️♥️ You are funny with the cows ♥️♥️ALWAYS enjoy your videos. God bless

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you very much!

[@ShelArmstrong]

Nice video has always sue and GV lovely grave yard i think the cows were only coming over to say hello take care 👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks 👍

[@kathywebber8621]

Beautiful! I hope both of you have a blessed day. Kathy

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you! You too!

[@user-vw7pl5fw3w]

Absolutely beautiful place and that tomb of man and his wife amazing.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely, can you imagine how long it took to carve such detail

[@marierklassen7985]

That is just a very beautiful graveyard it is a gorgeous place to be laid to rest . The people back then sure had to work hard for something to be still so beautiful and detailed this day. I often wonder why the church is not used any more. Thank you for sharing this video 📹 I sure do appreciate and enjoy them very much. I sure wish I could go there and see the country for myself. Take care have a good day from Northern British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks a million

[@sharonsellers6247]

Cows are nice people. I love them. I want to say thank you for your camera work. Slow movements and time to see objects. Very nice. Beautiful place, enjoyed it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Sharon ❤️

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

The cross & the tomb are amazing especially given how old they are. Cows are very curious animals they always want to check out new things. Thankfully most of them are pretty docile. Now bulls on the other hand there is not enough money in this world to make me go near a bull or in a field where one was. It was so nice to see such an old cemetery so well taken care of. I enjoyed this video. Safe travels ❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for watching, appreciate it

[@YTmama-c1o]

Oh, if those church walls could talk!...the amazing stories they would tell! I think of all the familes from around the area coming to the church for daily/ weekly services, and for all the special occasions...sad and happy. So much history!...even the Black Death in the 1200's! Wow! And that Celtic cross was like nothing i have ever seen! Imagine the skilled stone-cutter who has left us his beautiful legacy all these hundreds of years later! I am absolutely in awe of how that cross is still standing tall when often much smaller grave stones are leaning way over or have fallen! Wow❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is absolutely amazing to see and touch such beautiful historical places

[@kimbt27]

Great video. " Hi Joey, I see you got your ears pierced" cracked up.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

🤣

[@garywarren-gh8os]

Greetings from Poteet Texas and thank for a Beautiful country side and video.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My pleasure 🙏

[@glennjudd2467]

Amazing find ! Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@suechurchill2161]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful area - wow! You both have to come back here in a year’s time just to see what they have changed where the slabs are

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sue

[@annfahy2589]

What a wonderful place thank you so much some gorgeous tombstones. ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@janetslicer3637]

What an exceptional place to find in the middle of a cow pasture. So much history, but those effigies are incredible and so are the surrounding stones that have whole families buried together. Very unique, I have never seen anything like it when I was there. Did I miss what County this is in? Could you let me know? ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Co. Meath Janet, it sure was beautiful there

[@amandacunningham4861]

The artwork designs on these stones were amazing . Cute cows lol 🐄

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@annfahy2589]

One of the best places you' ve shown us💚💯

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@tinasavage674]

Beautiful church and grave yard sue 😊 your brave walking past those cows they make me nervous.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh I was nervous, especially when the run up behind you

[@TheRhNegative]

Have you ever heard of cows attacking human beings? Neither have I. EVER.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

No who said anything about the cows attacking anyone?

[@tinasavage674]

@@TheRhNegative hi yes I live in a rural area cows especially with calfs will attack Google it

[@janicehorner9762]

Very beautiful church and graveyard

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@Corgis175]

What a beautiful place and that amazing 1636 vault and table top. Don't be afraid of the cows. Love it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@HollyCranfan]

Cattle or cows can be very friendly. lol. My uncles cattle would congregate to the fence if you approached them. Beautiful view and lovely gravestones.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Holly ❤️

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

The font just blew my mind, being made of stone.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Imagine, how many hands blessed themselves with that very stone, straight away I had to touch it.

[@ginabarrows2454]

That place was really pretty!!! Keep up the great work❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you! Will do!

[@johndean5251]

Beautiful as Always

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you! 😊

[@purplehaze5977]

What a stunning place the church is amazing condition i would love a time machine to go back to when it was being used

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's such a beautiful place

[@donadieu83]

This was definitely exciting . To think of all the prayer and worship that was experienced in that place

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Sure is amazing 👏

[@snowygirl3171]

Love your videos? Imagine living in the 12th century … Australian 🇦🇺

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I just can't imagine it, looking at that amazing tomb you see how they are dressed, it's remarkable

[@lindadays8933]

Unbelievable

[@gerardmartin6448]

I was wondering why these places are in fields in the middle of nowhere ? Love your channel. Gerry.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Just the way the land has changed over the years

[@SleeTheSloth]

Great video! This one is just full of beautiful stone work!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I can't explain it, from the moment I stepped inside the gate, I felt at peace

[@lorriesouthall7866]

They are just curious, had to come see who was visiting. 😊. The view of the countryside is beautiful, cows and all. Tc and stay safe, til later.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, yes they were very curious x

[@davidtaylor2152]

Great videos you make Sue, now when your man shun the torch on the 1800s headstone, the light captured wavey lines from your camera.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, it's the camera reacting to the light and torch

[@lindadays8933]

Amazing location! Thank you Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're very welcome

[@christineingram55]

Another fantastic old Churchyard.Its a shame the lichen has got to most of the headstones ,but that’s just one of those things sadly ..Nice old church too..Loved the Box tomb with the carvings on the top.Those are still in good condition for their age,the dress looks late medieval .tried I tried reading the script above them!but it was a bit too difficult.Some of the spelling was in the old way too,which makes it confusing.Thanks for taking us.The view was absolutely Stunning too.Love n Light to you both 🥰

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@peterredfern1174]

Yeah take a load off your feet and relax,such a well kept graveyard a credit to all in volved,and the carvings are just great .top number sue,safe travels to you and GV,catch you next time ,🙏🙏👋👋👍👍🇦🇺

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter

[@Liz_678]

Thanks Sue! I have bee in hospital. The Methotrexate I have taken for 7 yrs turned on me, very bad. I know you something and just want to warn you! Stay safe. Great video! 1600 s and you can read the!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

What, no way Liz, what happened, yes I'm on that now too but it's not working for me, I'm still in pain

[@Liz_678]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards li am totally off that and vitamins D. That went toxic too. I will email you on what they will do for me. Be well💕

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

@@Liz_678 do liz, that's scary

[@philstewart2245]

I find it amazing that this site and others you have visited are very old christian churches built on top of features that are definitely pre christian with a much much longer history that the early christians were trying to take over. This site is most likely a hill fort, surrounded by a bank and ditch defensive earth work. The site may have been a pagan ceremonial site as well. All that archaeology was stamped out and made out of reach by the construction of that church.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Just to the right you can see a motte and bailey

[@craigmoyle2924]

Definitely. Many churches were built on top of ancient mounds to prevent excavation of the mound

[@Just_Granny]

So glad to see that the graveyard is well maintained.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too, it's beautiful

[@johncarroll9986]

Another great find how you find them I'll never know it's Great 👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks John ❤️